Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2021 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 2021What happened on Sunday May 16, 2021?
About May 16th, 2021, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant global health policy move, US President Joe Biden announced the United States' support for temporarily lifting patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines, aiming to increase global vaccine accessibility through the World Health Organization.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 2021 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz
More about May 16th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 2021.
May 16, 2021: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 2021:
- Biden Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver In a significant global health policy move, US President Joe Biden announced the United States' support for temporarily lifting patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines, aiming to increase global vaccine accessibility through the World Health Organization.
- Major US Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack A sophisticated ransomware attack by the DarkSide criminal group disrupted the US Colonial Pipeline, causing a significant supply interruption that affected fuel distribution to approximately half of the US East Coast, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Gaza Conflict Death Toll Exceeds 200 The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated dramatically, with the death toll surpassing 200 as 42 additional fatalities were reported in a single day, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
- WHO Approves First Non-Western COVID-19 Vaccine The World Health Organization granted approval to the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinopharm, marking a historic milestone as the first non-Western vaccine to receive WHO emergency use authorization, potentially expanding global vaccination efforts.
- Fauci Discusses Updated Mask Guidelines Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, provided detailed insights into new mask guidance, emphasizing that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors due to the high effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing disease transmission.
May 16, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was May 16, 2021?
May 16, 2021: What famous people died on that day?
May 16, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 16, 2021! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
May 16, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 16, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 2021 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 16, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 12:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2021.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on May 16, 2021
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!
How old is someone born on May 16, 2021?
Someone born on May 16, 2021 is:
4 years 1 month old,
or 49 months and 23 days old,
or 216 weeks and 3 days old,
or 1515 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2021?
There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2021?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 16, 2021.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.